Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with theWestern New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences

Juncus longistylis Torrey (Long Style Rush)

Family: Juncaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
None

Juncus longistylis is a perennial rush arising from a rhizome. The leaves arise mostly from the base. There are small rounded auricles at the base of the leave blades. There are 3-5 flowers per head, and 3-5 flower heads per inflorescence. The flowers themselves are brown in color with a greenish midstripe. Juncus longistylis is found in wet meadows in middle elevations.
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